Travel RN Acute Care Case Manager

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN Acute Care Case Management for a travel nursing job in Mission Viejo, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Acute Care Case ManagementDiscipline: RNStart Date: 01/05/2026Duration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelUnit Overview Department: Case Management Unit Type: Acute Care Case Management Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Documentation System: Epic (HARD STOP) Average Caseload: Up to 25 patients Patient Population: Adults Geriatrics (May include adolescent patients depending on unit needs) Schedule & Staffing Shift: Day shift (8-hour shifts typical) Schedule: Varies based on unit needs Schedule issued in 4-week blocks Weekend Coverage: Rotational (required) Call Required: Yes Floating Required: Yes Staffing Ratio: 1 Case Manager : up to 25 patients Experience Requirements (HARD STOPS) Minimum 2 years of Acute Care Case Management experience REQUIRED Must have experience performing Care Coordination and Discharge Planning Travel experience REQUIRED (first-time travelers NOT accepted) Epic experience REQUIRED (HARD STOP) Role Scope (IMPORTANT) Case Managers DO NOT perform Utilization Review This role is focused on: Care coordination Discharge planning Patient and family support Required Certifications BLS Certification Required Core Responsibilities Assess patients and develop individualized discharge plans Perform care coordination across the continuum Organize and participate in family meetings Collaborate in development of treatment plans Arrange post-acute services independently, including: DME SNF placement Ambulance transportation Coordinate with: Physicians Nursing staff Social services External providers and payors Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic Ensure compliance with HIPAA and regulatory standards Required Knowledge & Skills Acute care hospital case management workflows Experience with HMOs, IPAs, and managed care plans Discharge planning for complex social situations, including: Homelessness Mental health history or crisis Substance abuse treatment options Adoption / foster care processes Advance directives & POLST Protective services processes Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently Preferred Experience Community hospital experience Familiarity with regulatory standards (CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA) Interdisciplinary Support Nursing Pharmacy Physical Therapy Radiology Respiratory Therapy Social Services Transportation Rapid Response Teams Interpretation Services Orientation & Onboarding Orientation: 40 hours Scrubs Turquoise HonorVet Technologies Job ID #31542555. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse/Case ManagerAbout HonorVet TechnologiesHonorVet Technologies: Pioneering Purpose, Empowering HeroesFounded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency, we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.BenefitsVision benefitsLicense and certification reimbursementContinuing EducationMedical benefitsWellness and fitness programsDental benefitsGuaranteed HoursMileage reimbursementReferral bonusBereavementHoliday PaySick payRetention bonus